Rain Bird SA65S Swing Assembly, 1/2 x 3/4

Rain Bird SA65S Swing Assembly, 1/2 x 3/4

Brand: Rain Bird | SKU: SA65S

Product Overview

Connect a 1/2-inch female supply fitting to a sprinkler with a 3/4-inch female inlet using the Rain Bird SA65S, corresponding to model SA65. Its preassembled elbows join a 6-inch section of swing pipe, giving room to position the sprinkler at finished grade without a rigid straight riser.

Key Features

• Preassembled pipe and threaded elbow connection.
• 6-inch swing pipe section for a short, flexible layout.
• Mixed 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch male NPT ends.
• Swing motion helps set sprinkler height and angle.

Common Uses

• Connecting a compatible sprinkler to the lateral line.
• Positioning a head around planting edges or hardscape.

Technical Specifications

• Merchant SKU: SA65S; manufacturer model SA65, part A17081.
• Style: preassembled EZ swing pipe connection.
• End connections: 1/2-inch male NPT at one end and 3/4-inch male NPT at the other.
• Swing pipe section: 6 inches long.
• Function: connects a sprinkler head to a lateral supply fitting.
• Sprinkler head and lateral fitting are separate.

Dimensions

• Manufacturer-listed product dimensions (W x H x D): 8.19 x 4.13 x 1.39 inches.
• Swing pipe section length: 6 inches; elbow fittings extend the complete assembly beyond the pipe section.

Compatibility & Installation Notes

Match the 1/2-inch male NPT end to a 1/2-inch female supply fitting and the 3/4-inch male NPT end to the sprinkler’s matching female inlet. The two ends are different sizes.

Lay out the sprinkler and supply fitting before installing. Allow space for the swing motion, set the head to finished grade and support it with clean backfill before final compaction.

Flush the lateral before attaching the sprinkler and test the connections with the zone running. Choose components suited to the system’s operating pressure and flow.

The 6-inch designation describes the pipe section. Use the complete product dimensions when checking clearance around fittings, hardscape or a valve box. The assembly allows positioning; it does not replace correct trench depth or head support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the end connection sizes?

SA65 has 1/2-inch male NPT at one end and 3/4-inch male NPT at the other. The pipe sizes are nominal connection sizes.

Is the complete assembly only 6 inches across?

No. The 6-inch designation describes the swing pipe section. The elbows extend the complete assembly beyond that section.

Does this include the sprinkler head?

No. The listing supplies the preassembled swing connection; the sprinkler and lateral supply fitting are separate.

Which model should I choose for two 1/2-inch connections?

Choose SA5/SA5S for 1/2-inch male threads at both ends. SA65/SA65S has a 3/4-inch male thread at one end.

Why Buy from Big Frog Supply?

Choose SA65S when you need a short swing connection between a 1/2-inch lateral fitting and a 3/4-inch sprinkler inlet. Its mixed-size threaded elbows provide that transition, while the 6-inch pipe section gives room to align the head at grade. Check its listed 8.19-by-4.13-by-1.39-inch product envelope where clearance is tight.